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Qualification Title National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Field Switcher) (Level 4) with optional strands in Distribution Networks, Transmission Networks, and Operational and Co-ordination Planning
Qualification Type National Certificate
Level 4
Credits 88
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology » Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
  • Engineering and Technology » Electricity Supply
Strategic Purpose Statement
This national certificate is awarded to people who have demonstrated competence in the skills and knowledge required for employment in the Electricity Supply Industry as a Field Switcher. It provides entry into the National Diploma in Electricity Supply (Level 5) [Ref: 0674]. The compulsory section covers those core skills required by all Field Switchers while the elective section provides flexibility to select standards which cover skills required in specific fields of employment. Optional strands cover additional skills required by those working in the distribution or transmission networks sector, or who undertake operational and co-ordination planning.

This qualification provides a pathway for those electricians, mechanical engineers, or line mechanics whose primary role is carrying out switching and electrical isolations in the field of power system plant and equipment.

Holders of the qualification will be able to:
. Apply earths to and remove earths from electrical conductors, plant and equipment.
. Remove electricity supply field network equipment from service for access to work.
. Demonstrate knowledge of electricity transmission networks, single and three phase transformers, electrical testing, and use test instruments.
. Carry out switching operations on metal clad switchgear.
. Read and interpret single line diagrams.
. Develop and action an operating sequence in the electricity supply industry.
. Carry out in-service visual inspections on sub station equipment and auxiliary plant.
. Apply and remove safety measures in an electricity supply environment.
. Respond to sub station secondary systems alarms and indications.
. Maintain and update operating log for electricity supply operational purposes.
Entry Requirements Not available
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 1117
Status Discontinued
Created 2004-09-30 00:00:00.0
Last Reviewed 2017-03-16 00:00:00.0
Last Date For Entry 2018-12-31 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2020-12-31 00:00:00.0

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